Nurse Maude

28/10/2025

Thank you for caring 💙

Today we celebrate the International Day of Care and Support - a day to recognise the compassion, dedication, and hard mahi of of our support workers, hospital aids, and all those who care for others.

At Nurse Maude, our mission is to provide care and support to people in their own homes, and in the community that enables people to live with dignity, independence, and comfort. This mission simply wouldn’t be possible without the people who show up every day to lend a hand, offer reassurance, and make sure those in their care feel valued and respected.

To our incredible Nurse Maude team - thank you for making a difference every single day. Your care, kindness, and commitment touch lives across our community and make our mission possible. 💙

13/10/2025

What is it like to live in Aotearoa knowing you’re dying?

Hospice New Zealand’s Dying Reviews project asked people in their final phase of life - and the whānau caring for them - how our country treats them.

Across more than 500 reviews, they rated New Zealand 3.28 out of 5 stars. Some stories are full of care and kindness. Others reveal that some systems that make dying harder than it needs to be.

Nurse Maude believes that compassion should be built into every system, not left to chance.

Read the first 500 reviews, on Hospice NZ – Living Every Moment's post below:

The reviews are in: Dying in Aotearoa

For the first time, New Zealanders who are dying, or caring for someone who is – have shared reviews of how everyday organisations treat them. Not just hospitals or rest homes, but banks, supermarkets, telcos, government agencies, workplaces, and more.

- The national score: 3.28 out of 5.
- Government agencies received the lowest rating (2.5).
- Restaurants and events came out on top (4.55).

Some reviews are heartbreaking.

“They told my dying husband to come in and sign a form. It was the last time he left the house.”
.others show how simple acts of kindness make a huge difference.

“I was treated with kindness and empathy. They made a very difficult situation feel a little bit easier.”

This is the reality for thousands of New Zealanders every year. And it’s why Hospice New Zealand created Dying Reviews – a world-first project giving people in the final stages of life, and their whānau, a voice.

Our hope is simple: that this sparks a national conversation and inspires change – so compassion becomes standard, not the exception.

Because how we treat people at the end of life says everything about who we are as a society.

What stands out is not only what needs fixing, but also what’s already working. Some organisations are showing the way - fast-tracking claims, accepting scanned documents, simplifying processes, showing flexibility. These acts remind us it is possible to build systems around dignity, not just efficiency.

🔗 Read more about ★ Dying Reviews at https://www.dyingreviews.org/

13/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported Fabric-a-brac Christchurch on Saturday - whether you donated fabric, volunteered your time, or came along to find a few treasures.

Thanks to your generosity, the event raised just over $7,300 for the Nurse Maude Hospice. These funds will help us continue to provide free specialist palliative care and support to people in our community.

Our sincere thanks to Sandy, Robin, and the rest of the Fabric-a-Brac team for their wonderful dedication, and to everyone who helped make the day such a success. Thank you for helping make it possible.

10/10/2025

🧵Fabric-a-brac Christchurch is on TOMORROW! 🎉

Join on Saturday (11 October) 10am - 1pm at the Parklands Community Centre Recreation Hall to pick up fabulous vintage and modern fabric at bargain prices, help support the Nurse Maude Hospice, and mingle with some fellow fabric lovers!

If you’re hunting for unique fabrics, or simply love a good rummage, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

📍 Parklands Community Centre Recreation Hall
75 Queenspark Drive, Parklands, Christchurch.
⏰ Tomorrow - Saturday 11 October, 10am - 1pm.

💙 All proceeds raised from the donated fabrics are to support the work of Nurse Maude Hospice.

02/10/2025

We’re proud to be part of Making Connections 2025! 💙

Join us on Tuesday 7 October, 9am-3pm at the St James Theatre, Wellington, for a special day hosted by Age Concern Wellington Region .

Come and see us to learn more about Nurse Maude and the care and support we provide for our kaumātua and wider community.

There will be inspiring guest speakers, information tables, a health hub, and time to connect face to face.

For more information, please visit www.acwellington.org.nz

Haere mai - we’d love to see you there.

29/09/2025

Our Nurse Maude Hospice Shops are going to be at the Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market!

We’ll have a stall full of bric-a-brac treasures, with every purchase helping to support the Nurse Maude Hospice service. Come along, pick up a bargain, and make a difference in your community. 💙

Come see us at the Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market!

Our Hospice Shop will have a stall for the day, selling a great range of bric-a-brac treasures. Every purchase helps support the Nurse Maude Hospice service, providing care and comfort to those who need it most. 💙

We’d love to see you there - come along to , grab a bargain, and make a difference!

📍 Riccarton Racecourse, 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch
📅 Sunday, 5th October

14/09/2025

✨ Thank you to everyone who has generously donated fabric for our upcoming Fabric-a-brac Christchurch event! ✨

We’ll be accepting donations up until Thursday 19th September. Your fabric finds a new home, helps fund our services, and keeps this much-loved event thriving

📍 Donations can be dropped to any of our Hospice Shops.

28/08/2025

Did you know that 101 Christchurch Hospital-trained nurses served in World War II?

Eighty years later, their courage, compassion, and dedication are being remembered in an exhibition. From makeshift hospitals and clearing stations to hospital ships far from home, these women cared for thousands of wounded and sick New Zealanders.

We encourage you to visit this special exhibition "A Legacy of Caring: Our World War II Nurses" at the Nurses’ Memorial Chapel and take a moment to honour their extraordinary service.

📅 1 - 7 September 2025
🕛 12 noon - 4pm daily
📍 Nurses’ Memorial Chapel, 2 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
💰 Free entry - all welcome

12/08/2025

A big thank you to , now a proud national supporter of , and to the amazing team at their Cranford Street office for running a clothing donation drive for our hospice shops. Your generosity helps us make a difference every day. 💙

12/08/2025

Calling all Fabric lovers! Pick up fabulous fabric at bargain prices, help recycle and reuse, and support Nurse Maude Hospice at the same time.

Got fabric to spare? Drop it off at any Nurse Maude Hospice Shops before the event - every metre makes a difference.

📅 Saturday 11 October 2025 | 🕙 10am-1pm
📍 Parklands Community Centre Recreation Hall, 75 Queenspark Drive, Parklands

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/16i9uAAKqw/

A unique fabric and sewing sale.
Please donate your fabric to any Nurse Maude shop
All in aid of Nurse Maude Hospice

10/08/2025

Today we remember and celebrate the remarkable Sibylla Emily Maude, born 11 August 1862, whose compassion, dedication, and vision forever changed healthcare in New Zealand.

Known affectionately as Nurse Maude, she was a true pioneer in district nursing, bringing medical care directly to people in their homes at a time when such services were scarce. Her tireless work laid the foundation for modern community nursing and the organisation that still carries her name over a century later.

From caring for the sick in Christchurch’s poorest communities to establishing New Zealand’s first district nursing service in 1896, she embodied the spirit of service, empathy, and innovation. Her legacy lives on not just in history books, but in the thousands of lives touched by the continuing work of Nurse Maude Association.

Today, we honour her life, her compassion, and her unwavering commitment to making healthcare accessible for all. Happy Birthday - your impact continues to inspire. 💙